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Helpful Information
We've gathered together the following information for you to use as a
resource in your prenatal and immediate post partum periods. As these
are links to external sites and service providers, we will not taking
responsibility for their services -- we are simply providing this as an
information resource only.
Useful Documents
Family Centred Care Parent Book
– This 120+ page guide
was developed by the Maternal Newborn Program at Lakeridge Health. It
describes the hospital’s relevant procedures before, during, and after
birth. Information includes genetic counseling, infant care, how to
care for the perineal area, how to care for stitches, post partum
blues, how to use a breast pump, and much more. Downloadable in Adobe PDF format.
North Durham Support Organizations
Ontario Early Years Centres
– These are places where new parents can go to get answers to
questions, information about programmes and services available for
young children, and an opportunity to speak with early years
professionals and other parents facing similar challenges.
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Nestleton:
Nestleton Community Hall Satellite, 3971 Highway 7A.
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Oshawa: North
Oshawa Satellite, 500 Mayfair Avenue, (905) 434-3831.
oeyc.oshawa@ymca.net
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Port Perry:
Borelia Cooperative Homes Satellite, 10 Borelia Crescent.
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Port Perry:
Port Perry Satellite, 158 Casimir Street. (905)
985-2824. oeyc.portperry@ymca.net
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Scugog
Island: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Satellite,
Health and Resource Centre, 22600 Island Road.
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Seagrave:
Seagrave United Church Satellite, 15 Coryell Street.
North Durham Pregancy & Labour
Support Service Providers
Discover
Birth – A
provider of doula services across the Durham region. Call
1-877-BIRTH36. http://www.discoverbirth.com/
Port
Perry RMT
– This organization provides massage therapy for pregnant women,
infants, and also DOULA services. 28 Water Street, Port Perry, ON, L9L
1J1. (905) 439-3335. lauramayes_rmt@yahoo.ca
Other Durham Pregnancy, Childbirth
and Child-Related Resources
Durham Region Baby – An
excellent web site with links to local baby-related retailers and
service providers, plus articles and a free newsletter. http://durhamregionbaby.com/
Lamaze
International – Information for
parents-to-be on natural childbirth and parenting. http://www.lamaze.org/
Art and Design –
Photography
studio with a portfolio of stunning newborn photos. Consider them for
your own baby portrait. http://www.artanddesign.ca/ Port Perry B & B Association – For a special get-away before baby is born, or for out-of-town visitors coming to visit the new baby. http://www.portperrybandb.ca/
Other Pregnancy, Childbirth
and Child-Related Resources
Sweet Bump Boutiques – A directory of selected providers of pregnancy-related online retailers and service providers. http://sweetbump.gotop100.com/in.php?ref=130
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